Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
• Identify and explain the basic theoretical trends in various fields of human sciences (law, economics, management, history, psychology, etc.) and their applications.
• Understand the social environment and the way it works, as well as the role played by different social, economic and political agents
• Human Resource Management option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of human resource management
• Understand human resource management in relation to organisational environments in which it develops.
• Analyse human situations in business and propose appropriate measures.
• Develop a critical view of the tools and methods of human resource management.
• Master knowledge from disciplines within social and human sciences.
• Understand extensive issues and answer key questions in these disciplines.
• Appropriately collect, analyse and interpret empirical data on issues within social and human sciences.
• Process empirical data collected with care.
• Communicate in a clear, structured and justified manner on issues related to human and social sciences
• Develop and structure reasoning and arguments by mobilising concepts and methods specific to disciplines of human and social sciences.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, on issues related to human and social sciences.
• Demonstrate analytical skills.
• Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
• Produce an analysis independently and in collaboration with peers, while demonstrating thoroughness.
• Demonstrate a critical mind, ethical values and independent judgment issues of human and social sciences.
• Mobilise acquired knowledge and skills to develop learning strategies required at the chosen Master level.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the instruction, students will be able to better understand HR function role in companies; understand the role they can play, as future managers, in human resource management and in the implementation of HR practices; to analyse relations between HR practices and company performance; to better understand specific HR practices (such as recruitment, selection process, pay practices, motivation, ...)

Content of UE

Several chapters can structur the lessons :    
- one chapter defines HR management basis and goals. It explains the roles that HR function can play in companies and the historical evolution of HR function across the ages         
- one chapter describes the contexts surrounding HR function. The influences of external contexts (economic, technology, demographic, etc.) and internal contexts (strategy, company culture, etc.) are depicted. The students are able to understand that the way HR management is implemented in companies depends on such contexts.Various HR models are also approached.                                   
-  one chapter describes HR planning, recruitment, staff selection and induction practices          
- one chapter deals with compensation policies and highlights repercussions of some pay systems on companies and staff               
- one chapter focuses on motivational theories and how to apply them in practice in organizations, on recognition and well being at work 

Case studies and video are used and discussed with students. 
 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination (100%)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination + work

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination + work

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable